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[[Category:Computer_Settings_and_Technical_Information]]
[[Category:Computer_Settings_and_Technical_Information]]
=Removal=
Shores of Hazeron Launcher can easily be removed from your computer. The removal process simply requires you to delete the Shores of Hazeron/Launcher folder and to delete any shortcuts or launchers you created to run the game. You may also choose to delete data files created by Shores of Hazeron.


==Windows Removal==
First thing to know is that the ''Shores of Hazeron Launcher'' and the ''Shores of Hazeron Client'' are two totally separate things.
# Use the Windows control panel to remove the ''Shores of Hazeron Launcher''.
# To really be thorough, remove any program settings that may have been stored on your computer. Use the registry editor to delete the registry key <code>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Software Engineering\Shores of Hazeron</code>.


==Mac Removal==
=Launcher Removal=
{{Revision|The mac version isn't released yet and I know nothing about mac.}}
''Shores of Hazeron Launcher'' can easily be removed from your computer. The removal process simply requires you to delete the ''Shores of Hazeron Launcher'' program and to delete any shortcuts you created.


==Unix Removal==
Deleting the ''Shores of Hazeron Launcher'' does not prevent you from running the ''Shores of Hazeron Client''.
 
===Windows Removal===
Use the Windows control panel to remove the ''Shores of Hazeron Launcher''.
 
===Mac Removal===
{{Revision|I know nothing about Mac.}}
 
===Unix Removal===
{{Revision|I know nothing about Unix.}}
# Enter the following command to remove Shores of Hazeron Launcher from your current directory.
# Enter the following command to remove Shores of Hazeron Launcher from your current directory.
#: <code>$ rm -rf 'Shores of Hazeron/Launcher'</code>
#: <code>$ rm -rf 'Shores of Hazeron/Launcher'</code>
# Delete the launcher you created when installing Shores of Hazeron Launcher.
# Delete the launcher you created when installing Shores of Hazeron Launcher.
# To really be thorough, remove any program settings that may have been stored on your computer. Enter the following command; surround the file path with quote marks because of the spaces in the names.<br>
#: <code>$ rm '~/.config/Software Engineering/Shores of Hazeron.conf'</code>


==Data Files==
=Client Removal=
Shores of Hazeron stores data files into your home folder.
The ''Shores of Hazeron Client'' is stored in the data folder of your home folder.


* Windows: <code>C:\Users\<username>\Shores of Hazeron</code> or <code>%USERPROFILE%\Shores of Hazeron</code>
* '''Windows'''
* Mac: <code>$HOME/Shores of Hazeron</code>
*: <code>C:\Users\<username>\Shores of Hazeron</code>
* Unix: <code>$HOME/Shores of Hazeron</code>
*: <code>%USERPROFILE%\Shores of Hazeron</code>
* '''Mac'''
*: <code>$HOME/Shores of Hazeron</code>
* '''Unix'''
*: <code>$HOME/Shores of Hazeron</code>


You may choose to delete some or all of this data.
There are several folders located here. You may choose to delete some or all of these folders.


===Folders===
===Folders===
* '''Programs'''
* '''Programs'''
*: Program files needed to run Shores of Hazeron and its various components are stored here by the Shores of Hazeron Launcher. Remove this folder to completely remove the Shores of Hazeron executable from your computer.
*: This folder contains the ''Shores of Hazeron Client''. Remove this folder to completely remove the ''Shores of Hazeron Client'' from your computer. Nothing vital is lost by deleting this folder, all its content can be re-downloaded using the ''Shores of Hazeron Launcher''.


* '''Pictures'''
* '''Pictures'''
*: Screen shots grabbed by Shores of Hazeron when the player presses Alt+P are stored here.
*: Screen shots taken in ''Shores of Hazeron'' when the player presses the "Take Screen Shot" button, default <code>Alt + P</code>, are stored here.
 
* '''Temporary'''
*: Temporary data files created by ''Shores of Hazeron'' are stored here. This folder can be deleted whenever you want to free up some disk space. It may cause ''Shores of Hazeron'' to download a lot of data or work hard to recreate that data but it will not harm the installation of ''Shores of Hazeron''. There are options in the client's settings menu to easily clear data from this folder.
 
* '''Mail'''
*: Mails sent and received in ''Shores of Hazeron'' are stored here. Deleting this folder will delete all currently saved in-game mail.
 
* '''Characters'''
*: Character .chr files may be stored here by players. ''Shores of Hazeron'' does not use this folder for anything.
 
* '''Ship Designs'''
*: Spacecraft design .ship files may be stored here by players. ''Shores of Hazeron'' does not use this folder for anything.
 
=Settings=
''Shores of Hazeron'' saves some information, for example user settings, in the registry.


*'''Temporary'''
Removing these depends on the operating system used.
*: Temporary data files created by Shores of Hazeron are stored here. This folder can be deleted whenever you want to free up some disk space. It may cause Shores of Hazeron to download a lot of data or work hard to recreate that data but it will not harm the installation of Shores of Hazeron. Buttons on the Settings window provide an easy shortcut to clearing data from this folder.


*'''Characters'''
===Windows Removal===
*: Character .chr files may be stored here by players. Shores of Hazeron does not use this folder for anything.
To remove any program settings that may have been stored on your computer.


*'''Ship Designs'''
# Run <code>regedit</code>.
*: Spacecraft design .ship files may be stored here by players. Shores of Hazeron does not use this folder for anything.
# Use the registry editor to delete the following registry key:
#: <code>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Software Engineering\Shores of Hazeron</code>.
 
===Mac Removal===
{{Revision|I know nothing about Mac.}}
 
===Unix Removal===
{{Revision|I know nothing about Unix.}}
# To really be thorough, remove any program settings that may have been stored on your computer. Enter the following command; surround the file path with quote marks because of the spaces in the names.<br>
#: <code>$ rm '~/.config/Software Engineering/Shores of Hazeron.conf'</code>

Revision as of 22:21, 20 August 2015


First thing to know is that the Shores of Hazeron Launcher and the Shores of Hazeron Client are two totally separate things.

Launcher Removal

Shores of Hazeron Launcher can easily be removed from your computer. The removal process simply requires you to delete the Shores of Hazeron Launcher program and to delete any shortcuts you created.

Deleting the Shores of Hazeron Launcher does not prevent you from running the Shores of Hazeron Client.

Windows Removal

Use the Windows control panel to remove the Shores of Hazeron Launcher.

Mac Removal

This section is in need of revision.
Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page.
The reason given is: I know nothing about Mac.

Unix Removal

This section is in need of revision.
Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page.
The reason given is: I know nothing about Unix.
  1. Enter the following command to remove Shores of Hazeron Launcher from your current directory.
    $ rm -rf 'Shores of Hazeron/Launcher'
  2. Delete the launcher you created when installing Shores of Hazeron Launcher.

Client Removal

The Shores of Hazeron Client is stored in the data folder of your home folder.

  • Windows
    C:\Users\<username>\Shores of Hazeron
    %USERPROFILE%\Shores of Hazeron
  • Mac
    $HOME/Shores of Hazeron
  • Unix
    $HOME/Shores of Hazeron

There are several folders located here. You may choose to delete some or all of these folders.

Folders

  • Programs
    This folder contains the Shores of Hazeron Client. Remove this folder to completely remove the Shores of Hazeron Client from your computer. Nothing vital is lost by deleting this folder, all its content can be re-downloaded using the Shores of Hazeron Launcher.
  • Pictures
    Screen shots taken in Shores of Hazeron when the player presses the "Take Screen Shot" button, default Alt + P, are stored here.
  • Temporary
    Temporary data files created by Shores of Hazeron are stored here. This folder can be deleted whenever you want to free up some disk space. It may cause Shores of Hazeron to download a lot of data or work hard to recreate that data but it will not harm the installation of Shores of Hazeron. There are options in the client's settings menu to easily clear data from this folder.
  • Mail
    Mails sent and received in Shores of Hazeron are stored here. Deleting this folder will delete all currently saved in-game mail.
  • Characters
    Character .chr files may be stored here by players. Shores of Hazeron does not use this folder for anything.
  • Ship Designs
    Spacecraft design .ship files may be stored here by players. Shores of Hazeron does not use this folder for anything.

Settings

Shores of Hazeron saves some information, for example user settings, in the registry.

Removing these depends on the operating system used.

Windows Removal

To remove any program settings that may have been stored on your computer.

  1. Run regedit.
  2. Use the registry editor to delete the following registry key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Software Engineering\Shores of Hazeron.

Mac Removal

This section is in need of revision.
Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page.
The reason given is: I know nothing about Mac.

Unix Removal

This section is in need of revision.
Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page.
The reason given is: I know nothing about Unix.
  1. To really be thorough, remove any program settings that may have been stored on your computer. Enter the following command; surround the file path with quote marks because of the spaces in the names.
    $ rm '~/.config/Software Engineering/Shores of Hazeron.conf'
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